Contract Administrator

Description:

See below for important information regarding this job.

This is an open continuous job announcement. Initial application packages will be reviewed for eligibility and qualifications and issued to management with initial certificate on 7/17/2023. Additional application packages will be reviewed and issued to management on an as needed basis. This job will close when we have received 300 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date. This is not a remote work position.

Requirements:

To qualify for a Contract Administrator position, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000 are excluded from the requirements of "A" above.

B.Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: The application of Federal statutes, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to administer a group of complex contracts. The usage of negotiation and communication techniques in order to conduct post award negotiations and a variety of contractual agreements. Knowledge of cost and price analysis techniques sufficient to compare proposals. Knowledge of business and industry practices to identify factors affecting contractor's costs; to understand commercial pricing policies, use of catalogues, comparative analysis, and price based techniques; and to conduct on-site surveys to assess contractor's ability to perform. Apply cost accounting standards and accounting practices in order to review and draw accurate conclusions on contract provisions.